Paul F. Tompkins welcomes all, including those who known the titles of his stand-up comedy albums, to a LIVE episode of Spontaneanation, recorded at the world-famous Largo at The Coronet! This week, Paul’s special guest is singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips! They chat about which existing superhero Grant relates to, being a child magician, and Vincent Price. Paul is then joined by Stephanie Courtney, Colleen Smith, and Gary Anthony Williams to improvise a story set at Knott’s Scary Farm. And as always, Eban (only the best) Schletter scores it all on piano! 

Photos by Liezl Estipona.

The next live edition of Spontaneanation happens Saturday, August 6 at Largo at The Coronet! Join Paul & Eban as they welcome improvisors Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz and Tawny Newsome, and special interview guest Desmin Borges from You’re The Worst! Tickets are on sale now!

This episode is sponsored by Ritani, Blue Apron, Loot Crate, and Casper Mattresses.

Comedian Jonah Ray joins Devin and Amy for a live episode of The Canon at UCB Sunset to discuss the 1994 Tim Burton film “Ed Wood”. They talk about young Johnny Depp’s authenticity, forgiving bad quality in Hollywood, and what the film tells us about being comfortable with yourself. Head to the Earwolf forums to cast your vote if “Ed Wood” should be in The Canon.

The Shrimps take on the The Princess Layups at Pan Pacific Park. Mark McConville and special guest Todd Cooper say words during the basketball game.

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Eight years ago, David Axelrod was in the thick of the Democratic primary, as Barack Obama’s chief strategist. Now, he’s able to offer some insight into what’s going on in the Democratic party right now. He talks to David Gregory about the significance of Hillary Clinton’s run, and he gives us a look into his personal life: how he balanced (or in some cases, failed to balance) being a father with his career, how his father’s suicide changed him, and why his sons never had Bar Mitzvahs.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses, Stamps.com, and Helix Sleep.

Andrew Ti and special guests Amanda Meadows and Robbin Higgins finish the week off by discussing if it’s racist to say that only mothers can teach you about your culture. As always, leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Late at night, Lisa (Erin Whitehead) the mannequin inside Macy’s comes to life. She hosts the podcast Macy’s Secret in hopes that another mannequin comes to life that she can talk to. This week it finally happened! A brand new fancy mannequin by the name of Monique joins her to figure out why Lisa, previously a human woman has had her soul fall into a mannequin. Later, Traci Reardon sneaks back into the Macy’s to answer Twitter questions about what it’s like to be a mannequin in another edition of “Help Me, Rhonda.”

This episode is sponsored by Audible.

Heather Anne Campbell of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Ben Siemon of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend join Paul and Jason in-studio to talk about the Jennifer Lopez erotic thriller The Boy Next Door. The wet cookie scene, the first edition of “Iliad,” vacant Chinatown and much more is discussed as well as another debate about man buns. Plus, a reviewer might have issues with their television as we hear a couple of 2nd Opinions!

This episode is sponsored by Audible, Loot Crate, Blue Apron, Seeso, Zappos, and Dinner Party Download.

WATCH Filthy Preppy Teen$ on the FullScreen App today! Get yourself a BB-8 “What Is Its Mission?” T-shirt or Tote Bag over at http://howdidthisgetmade.bigcartel.com/ Set your DVRs for Party Over Here, a new FOX sketch comedy show from The Lonely Island and Paul starring Nicole Byer, Jessica McKenna, and Alison Rich. It airs Saturdays at 11 pm. People of the internet: Watch Paul in Fresh off the Boat on ABC. Awhile ago, Paul and Rob Huebel did a comedy special on a 60 foot glass bus that traveled around LA. Now you’ll be able to see it. Go to https://itun.es/us/3M4J9 now to buy it! You can also see Jason in Transparent on Amazon! Also, check out June in Grace and Frankie available on Netflix, and in all the episodes of NTSF:SD:SUV:: on HULU for free, and Jason in The Dictator (he’s still in it!).

Jeffrey Ross is known worldwide as The RoastMaster General for good reason. Jeff joins Randy and Jason to chat about taking The Comedy Store’s Roast Battle on the road to becoming a TV show for Comedy Central, performing at one of his first ever roasts for Steven Seagal at the Friars Club, being terrified roasting inmates while filming his special “Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live at Brazos County Jail”, and his latest experience roasting law enforcement for his special “Jeff Ross Roasts Cops.” Later, we call up Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys to see what’s going on with the NFL. Plus, Jeff roasts The Sklar Brothers with one singular joke!

Please tune into The Sklar Brothers’ pilot “Finding Funny” on Travel Channel on Sunday, June 12th at 11pm EST/10c.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate, Touchofmodern.com, Legal Zoom, and Mack Weldon.

Friend/fan fave/movie reviewer Matt McConkey joins Danielle in the nook this week where they talk red jumpsuits, bags of poop and Dorinda’s nasty little secret. Matt reads from Kelly Bensimon’s literary debut and Danielle tries to dissect Landon’s mumble-mother profession of love to Shep. Casey also chimes in to tackle last weeks controversial “Hamil-hate” and the anger it has rained down upon her.

This episode is sponsored by Third Love, Ibotta, and Texture.

Southern rock musician Michael Dean Damron joins Will Hines, Mike Hanford, Anthony Atamanuik, Craig Rowin and Matt Besser for a music episode of improv4humans. Michael’s songs inspire scenes about a man who wants to take a woman’s foot in marriage and a boy who pitches a musical toilet to his toys. Plus, restaurant employees get excited over a customer who finally says the name of their food combo.

This week Erin wants everyone to know West Hollywood isn’t 14th century London and roosters are not allowed, while Bryan shares his fears of anything that can fly an inch above his head. Plus, James Franco’s gay porn drama King Cobra premieres at Tribeca, and Erin explains why the evil of bikini season must be defeated. Also Jeffrey Self is here to talk about his Trump fetishes, new book “Drag Teen” and his messy night out with Bryan.

Acting crazy with Diedrich Bader.

This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon and Casper Mattresses.

Amanda Meadows and Robbin Higgins join Andrew to talk about categorizing podcasts as “white dudes talking”. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Author and Goosebumps legend R.L. Stine joins Sarah and Susan to share stories of the times he has cried throughout his life. He generously takes us through the sincere moment he met his hero Ray Bradbury to bursting out in tears while being on a date at the Arthur Miller play “The Price” to the the times he was tearing up coming out of anesthesia.

Do you ever find yourself in a place of self-reflection and introspection when looking out the window of a moving vehicle? James and Stephen do, and today they discuss whether or not they tend to find peace in the situation, or if they just end up “inside their own heads”. Also, our hosts debate the “internal fictions” of their own significance in the larger world, and why they hold their opposing opinions.

Dig deep into the business of podcasting with this episode of The Wolf Den, recorded live at a Fast Company Creative Counter-Conference event hosted at the Earwolf studios in Hollywood. Adam moderates a panel with Earwolf hosts Sarah Thyre (“Crybabies”) and Franklin Leonard (“The Black List Table Reads”). They answer questions from the assembled journalists, agency representatives and media industry professionals about building audience, the ethics of podcast ads, episode length, and pitching guests to hosts. First, to get everyone up to speed, Adam presents a short history of Earwolf and Midroll, and shares some very funny, and very effective podcast ad reads.

This episode is sponsored by Hired and Podcast Movement.

Hillary Clinton is now the presumptive Democratic nominee – and David Axelrod has some pretty unique insight into what that looks like. That’s because he was the chief strategist for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008 when Obama had secured the nomination. Here, David talks to Axelrod about the significance of the first woman nominee for a major American political party, what it was like when Hillary was on the other end of the nomination process in ’08, and how her nomination reflects a changing America.

Make sure to check out the full interview on Friday!

Alec Baldwin joins Leonard from New York City through the magic of the internet to chat about the joy of doing his podcast “Here’s The Thing with Alec Baldwin,” his memories of working in Tim Burton’s modern classic Beetlejuice, and the tradition of staying up late watching classic films on television with his father when he was young. Plus, Alec recommends some of his favorite unsung movies.

Cece Bell lost her hearing at age four. In this interview, the Newbery-award-winning author and illustrator talks about how she’s used her hearing aid for good … and evil. To join the conversation about this episode, go to longestshortesttime.com!

This episode is sponsored by Owlet, Third Love, AT&T Digital Life, Little Passports, and Fracture.

After an initial discussion about the beach season initiated by Memorial Day weekend in the United States, James changes the topic to the soldiers being remembered due to their deaths during American military conflicts. Our hosts eventually fall into a discussion about what would make a war worthy of fighting, whether participants truly gain anything at the end of a war, and how Stephen would feel about his teenage son enlisting in the armed services.

The phone lines are open this week! Trump University student Alyssa Marezzo (Alison Rich) tries to sell Pete a scarf, gun shop owner Claudia Danger (Pamela Murphy) stumps for “Stand Your Womb” legislation, and Professor Charles Waterbury (Dan Black) has a new book. Plus: Mark thinks everyone in Cincinnati should go to jail.

This episode is sponsored by Loot Crate.

Amanda Meadows and Robbin Higgins join Andrew to talk about all Asian workforces. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

Jamie Donnelly and Barry Pearl portrayed Pink Lady Jan and T-Bird Doody respectively from the 1978 musical Grease but did you know that they’ve been performing Grease in the theatrical production prior to the film? Jamie and Barry join Matt this week to talk about auditioning for their film roles, the fly by during “Beauty School Dropout,” the intense heat as they shot the gymnasium scene, restoring the laughs from the theatrical production, and much more.

This sponsored by Mack Weldon and Squarespace.

Engineer Cody “Ramhand” Skully joins Howard for a Chart Party! They contemplate the issues with dating a famous person as they count down Spotify’s Top 5 Songs of the Summah. Then, they wonder if there is smart technology that can block out celebrities you are not into as they count down iTunes Top 5 TV Shows. Later, Howard tells us about a Dragon Manor theft during Two Charted.

Amanda Meadows and Robbin Higgins join Andrew to talk about the negative comments NWA has received regarding their induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Make sure to leave us a message about anything you think is racist at (323) 389-RACE.

A questioning Mormon and family man calls Chris up exactly 1 hour and 15 minutes before his final law exam of the semester. But this phone call is more important to him than the test.

This episode is sponsored by AMEX, Mack Weldon, Chirpy, Stamps.com, and Casper Mattresses.

Brian Sanchez aka DJ Sancho joins Jensen & Matty Boom to celebrate the release of Jensen’s new book “Kanye West Owes Me $300: And Other True Stories from a White Rapper Who Almost Made It Big”. They reminisce about the early days of Hot Karl, Sancho and Jensen meeting The Baka Boyz, selling out The Roxy, Matty becoming Jensen’s hype man, getting one of Kanye’s early beat CDs, and much more.

Bunheads can get the book at www.jensenkarp.com!

This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattresses.

Have you ever avoided attending a cultural event with your family because you fear how your children are going to act in public? Stephen and James, both fathers of two teenagers, have been down this weary path before. While James has mostly taken the avoidance route, Stephen has embraced his reality and worked out a foolproof method for a successful family outing. Also, James comes up with a new business concept that would help museum patrons more deeply understand a gallery’s art collection.

This episode is sponsored by Ruby Receptionist.

Dating and Social Media Expert Alana Levinson is a positive spirit in this daunting world of technology. Alana gets Deanna & Emily up on how technology keeps us closer and apart, the faux performance of couples posting online, and what does it mean to be bad at social media in 2016. Plus, they get to the bottom of Frexting, Sliding Into Your DMs, and the Phantom Ring Syndrome.

This episode is sponsored by Audible.

Stand-up comedian Ahmed Bharoocha joins Randy & Jason to chat about hanging at the Moontower Comedy Festival, shooting his Comedy Central Half-Hour special in New Orleans, and bonding over the LA Kings with his father. Daniel Van Kirk brings County Stories which include a Python who bit a Thai man’s penis in a terrifying toilet encounter. Later, Steven Seagal leaves us a voicemail in which he makes an offer to the Sklar Brothers.

This episode is sponsored by Bonobos, Zappos and Legal Zoom.